The present study was done seven elite tomato lines (Solamun lycopersicum L.) of determinate and indeterminate growth with good yield potential and good combining ability, using diallel fashion without reciprocals to produce ...

The objective of this study was to develop a prototype solar heater using alternative materials and then to compare its thermal efficiency against that of two other commercial solar heating systems when heating the floor ...

One of the Sustainable Development objectives is to promote life-long learning opportunities for all, but one of the Lifelong Learning competences is mathematical competence, which can be obtained studying mathematics at ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of feed restriction on muscle fibre composition and meat quality traits in pigs. Forty crossbred pigs (Pietrain × Large WhiteSire) × (Landrace × Large WhiteDam) were divided ...

In this paper, we consider the linear optimization models’ application problems in the research processes and in the didactics processes. Our target is to convince the colleagues about preferences of Eduard Stiefel’s method ...

Nowadays, it is an obvious fact that it is necessary to look for new approaches to
agriculture, which would ensure the maximum reduction in the dependence of the volumes and
quality of the crop on external factors. The ...

The need for mechanical disintegration of biomass is very current topic with regard to
the requirements of an agrarian sector, beside the importance of a material’s moisture content
reduction to be used in further ...

This study proposes the application of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and economic
evaluations conducted on different cereal production systems in semi-arid environments. Two
different crop management systems of durum ...

Food exposure to heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, As, Zn, Cu and Fe is considered
a risk to human health. This study analyzes the level of heavy metals in soil and delicious apple
tissues (fruit, leaf, shoot) in three ...

The short time use of biofuels in compression ignition engines is being studied by
many authors. However, in many cases the real long–term operation of the engine on biofuels
may cause problems. The article deals with ...

Application of plant nutrient is one of the most important measures increasing grain
yield and yield quality. Excessive application of nitrogen fertilizers leads to nitrogen leaching
and it affects the quality of groundwater ...

Single cell oil (SCO) is an attractive alternative source of oils, since it can be used as
feedstock in biofuel production and also have been recognized as viable option in production of
essential fatty acids suitable ...

One of the conditions for successful livestock breeding and efficient livestock
production is to ensure quality feed. High quality feed for livestock is alfalfa, which has a very
high nutritional value and its cultivation ...

Nowadays, protecting the environment and reducing harmful emissions is an
increasingly discussed topic. One way to reduce vehicle emissions, especially for individual car
traffic, is to use a hybrid drive. The advantages ...

For successful implementation of the Precision Apiculture (Precision Beekeeping)
approach, immense amount of bee colony data collection and processing using various hardware
and software solutions is needed. This paper ...

Surface wax of plants is the outer layer, which protects the plant from dehydration,
extreme temperatures, UV radiation and changes in the environment, as well as attacks from
moulds and bacteria. Studies of berry surface ...

The reduction of transport-generated energy consumption and consequent emission
production are currently a problem of global interest. Electric vehicles (EVs) are considered as
one promising technological solution for ...

SuiTable equipment are required for storage and transportation of rapeseed which are
developed according to rules for bulk matters. It is one of reasons where bulk matter properties
are important to the design. Bulk ...

The study investigated the effects of drip irrigation on the yield of ‘Honeoye’
strawberry plants for commercial purposes grown under arable conditions throughout the harvest
season. The plants were irrigated at irregular ...